EFFEXOR Reviews (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.0 (925 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare EFFEXOR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR EFFEXOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | anixiety, depression | Tingling in both of my legs, yawning, very vivid and sometimes frightening dreams and weight gain. | I asked my doctor about the tingling in my legs and he said that is a side effect and I either live with the tingle or get off the medicine and live in chaos again...I opted to stay on the med. When I first started taking Effexor I yawned constantly but, the number of times I yawn in a day has decreased dramatically. It was nice to read that other people are having the same vivid dream side effect I am, I thought it was just me. My dreams are so clear, real and detail oriented. I also tend to remember them. As for the weight gain, I have gone up 2 pant sizes... its very sad but overall Im a much happier person. I would recommend this medication. I was in really bad shape and now for the first time in a long time I feel normal again and I even smile now for no reason! | F | 22 | 4 months | 8/10/2005 | 1 | Depression | crying spells, anxiety, brain zaps, aching joints, poor short term memory, blurred vision | I have recently had an emergency major operation for a ruptured bowel. I would be interested to know if anyone else has suffered like this whilst on Effexor as I feel it contributed to this happening | M | 55 | 18 months | 8/9/2005 | 3 | Anxiety | I am experiencing night sweats, headaches, and pain in my arms and legs,specifically in my joints...Not sure if this is a side effect from Effexor.I recently started taking it 3.5 weeks ago. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 8/3/2005 | 3 | Anxiety, mild depression | Very vivid dreams, clenched jaw, increased sex drive (much better than decreased drive from zoloft), yawning spells, mild nausea, severe lows @ night (occasionaly). | F | 26 | 3 months | 8/3/2005 | 5 | Depression | Increased sex drive,loss of appetite.Fatigue all the time.but hey i love losing weight and having sex all the time. | M | 24 | 2 months | 7/31/2005 | 1 | anxiety | nausea, dizziness, jaw pain, sweating, insomnia, feeling of being on | ....and my doctor put me on Effexor XR because Xanax was | M | 35 | 14 days | 7/28/2005 | 5 | major depression | weight loss, night sweats, increased sex drive, harder to achieve orgasm, restless leg syndrome, yawning/gasping | Taking 300mg. Depression is the type that makes me not interested in anything. Makes me want to lay on the couch all day. Not answer the phone or want to go anyway or brush my hair. My initial doses of Effexor made me know what real people felt like. As they 'wore off', my doc kept upping my dose. I think 300 might be the right dose. I finally feel like getting things done. I actually look forward to going out. | F | 39 | 5 days | 7/26/2005 | 5 | previous post should say 5 months, not 5 days | 5 months | 7/26/2005 | 3 | Depression | Disturbed sleep- 2-3 hours at a time; muscle tension, jaw | Have been prescribed 75mg- took the first tablet and the side effects were severe- lasted well into the next day so have taken one every 2 days for 6 days to try to get used to the drug. Am on my 2nd day of taking one per day- have heard the side effects decrease after a while. | F | 30 | 8 days | 7/24/2005 | 4 | depression, panic attacks, migraine | Extreme Dry Mouth, Night sweats, weight gain, increased BP, no sex drive. With time, these effects have increased. When missing a dose severe migraine. | Previously tried Prozac, which was not helpful. Effexor does help make me feel more | F | 51 | 4 years | 7/23/2005 | 3 | anxiety | Huge Weight gain about 10 pounds a year, even with exercise and good diet. Excessive sweating, night sweats soak the bed. Face breakouts almost like I am allergic to my own sweat. Anybody else experience this? Trouble sleeping through the night,heart racing,fingers tingle,blurred vision,headache or sereal feeling if I miss a dose, NO sex drive, lack of emotion. | Before I started this drug I couldn't even leave the house my anxiety was so bad, but the weight gain is an big issue for me. I am making an appointment today to try to get off.Wish me luck! | F | 44 | 4 years | 7/19/2005 | 5 | Social Anxiety, Depression | I have been lucky so far to not experience any side effects, with the exception of weight gain. | This medication has helped me out alot. Although when I do miss a dose, I do experience some nausea, but that is about it. I haven't experienced any major withdrawal symptoms, and for the most part it seems to be working well for me. I know that some medications work well for others, but this one seems to be the one for me. | F | 30 | 4 years | 7/15/2005 | 4 | depression, anxiety | At first, dizziness, yawning, hotflashes, vivid dreams, restless leg syndrome, sleeplessness, delayed or absent orgasm, increased female ejaculations. All wore off except restless leg syndrome, sleeplessness, delayed or absent orgasm, increased female ejaculations. Then I went down to 37.5 and all side effects seemed to cease. However, anxiety, depression, emotionality did increase with lower dosage but not to unmedicated levels. Low does is a very acceptable solution for me. Weight gain also but may be due to ageing process. | I found I cured my sleeplessness with a small half dose of Melatonin but don't know if this is safe, it felt okay. Melatonin will also increase dreams though. Remain concerned that I may be experiencing late occuring side-effect of noticably strong heart beats. | F | 42 | 2 years | 7/12/2005 | 4 | Social Anxiety, Depression | Frequent yawning, although I am not tired, dry mouth, increased energy without the caffeine-like jitters, intense clarity in thinking and concentration, insomnia, decreased apetite, increased libido. | Its only been 4 days, but so far, I haven't been bothered by these side effects, other than the fact that I don't like tossing and turning in bed all night. I am already beginning to feel confident at work again, and I can more effectively interact with my co-workers. I really hope the side effects go away, because I am feeling much better. I can function again...do chores, pay bills, go to work, etc...It's given me a more positive outlook than previous anti depressants. | F | 24 | 4 days | 7/9/2005 | 3 | depression | Start-up on this medication was awful for me - I tried once for a couple of days and literally had difficulty holding my head up - almost scary. Years later, post-Paxil, I tried again. I'm someone really sensitive to chocolate and caffeine, and I know now on any new medication, to tell dr's to start me lower than the lowest recommended dose - I'm just hyper-sensitive. So I fought for that the second time, and still felt the rag-doll thing, but was able to function until the side effects went away. NOw I only get them when I forget to take it. I start getting really really tired, often within 24 hrs if I forget to take it. My libido is still high, but can only orgasm solo :( ... more difficulty reaching orgasms is a definite definite negative. | I keep not being sure it's having any effect, but when I try to go off I do notice a difference so I do think it does. | F | 39 | 4 years | 6/23/2005 | 3 | anxiety | sleepiness apetite loss | F | 48 | 5 days | 6/22/2005 | 5 | anxious depression/hot flashes | vivid dreams, typically good. somewhat decreased appetite | Like any med, I had to be careful to not let the Power of Suggestion take over after reading sites like this- seriously! Over-anaylsis is a symptom of the disease. The med has been GREAT for anxiety/depression/hotflahses, but any anti-dep med is only one facet... exercise, nutrition, (including B vitamins and magnesium for me)social, counseling, watching stress, and feeling needed are all vital facets also. Withdrawl? A friend took Effexor for 2 years at 75 m. and had NO withdrawl- what I'm saying is, don't take others dire reactions too seriously. Self-Fulfilling prophecy is a HUGE risk (read it and you feel it!)So, tell yourself this just might be a vital tool for you, and Give it a CHANCE! | F | 50 | 6 days | 6/20/2005 | 5 | anxious depression/hot flashes | oops- I did previous comment, and meant to say 6 MONTHS, not 6 days! | F | 50 | 6 months | 6/20/2005 | 3 | Depression and GAD | dry mouth and extreme nausea | too early to say how it's effecting me; however, irritability seems to have lessened | F | 27 | 4 days | 6/20/2005 | 5 | Depression | slightly high feeling for awhile, then increased urination (especialy at night). | M | 39 | 3 months | 6/12/2005 |